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Gene Cobb Obituary

Gene Orie Cobb, 87, formerly of Baldwin City, Kansas and Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on September 20, 2018.

Gene suffered many years from Alzheimer's. Born in Oklahoma to Willard and Edna Cobb, he was the oldest of three children. His two sisters, Beverly Richards and Elizabeth Brandon, preceded him in death.

Prior to being an elementary teacher in Lawrence, Kansas and Tonganoxie, Kansas, Gene was a television engineer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was passionate about music and played guitar and bass in country bands for many years. Gene's hobbies included tube radios, wood crafting, and collecting Gene Autry memorabilia. He was a member of Warden Methodist Church.

Gene is survived by his wife of 42 years, Betty Cobb, his daughter Cindi Mills (George) of Tonganoxie, Kansas, son David Cobb (Carol) of Olathe, Kansas, daughter Jennifer Leach (Coy) of Peoria, Illinois, stepsons David Butler (Ozawkie, Kansas), and Ken Butler (Topeka, Kansas), 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at Union Cemetery in rural Douglas County.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Gene Cobb to the Alzheimer's Association 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 or online at alz.org.

Condolences may be sent at rumsey-yost.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Sep. 22, 2018.
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Wonderful teacher. I enjoyed his class back in 81.

September 28, 2018

Dear Dave and family; sending much love and prayers to you for comfort and healing at this time. May God bless you with his light and hope for a day when you will reunite with your loved one. Kim and Michael Murphree

Kim Murphree

September 26, 2018

David and family: My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I pray your memories keep you strong and you carry on his legacy always. Blessings.

Tracy Rose

September 25, 2018

Members of Fraternal Order of Police Lawrence Lodge #2 give our condolences to the family of Gene and especially to his son, and our brother, Dave.

FOP Chaplain

September 23, 2018

I used to perform with Gene years ago when we were both with the Desperado Gang Wild West Show. A really fun guy. He'll be missed.

Jim Hambleton

September 22, 2018

Gene was a gentle man and an excellent teacher. Gene also taught in Baldwin. His classroom radio news and weather station were great learning tools. So glad I had the opportunity to meet him.

Mart Holmes

September 22, 2018

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